The average train between Reading and Mottingham takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Mottingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Mottingham. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Mottingham at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 1m • 2 changes


1h 36m • 2 changes


1h 16m • 2 changes


1h 21m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Mottingham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Mottingham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Reading to Mottingham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Mottingham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Mottingham station.
Book your Reading to Mottingham train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Mottingham is 70.8 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Mottingham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 1h 31m.